(Grey Information) – Nation music star Carrie Underwood carried out “America the Lovely” at Monday’s inauguration, although it was not and not using a bump within the highway.

Whereas ready for her instrumental observe to return on, Underwood realized there was a problem with the music beginning and needed to rapidly improvise.

“If you understand the phrases, assist me out right here,” she mentioned earlier than singing the track a cappella.

Former President Joe Biden mouthed “nice job” as Underwood shook his hand on the finish of her track earlier than additionally shaking arms with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.

When information broke that Underwood can be performing on the inauguration, she launched a press release saying she was “honored” to be part of the ceremony.

“I like our nation and am honored to have been requested to sing on the Inauguration and to be a small a part of this historic occasion,” Underwood mentioned in a press release. “I’m humbled to reply the decision at a time once we should all come collectively within the spirit of unity and trying to the long run.”

However Underwood has averted discussing politics throughout her profession, in 2019 telling The Guardian, “I really feel like extra individuals attempt to pin me locations politically. I attempt to keep far out of politics if potential, a minimum of in public, as a result of no person wins. It’s loopy. Everyone tries to sum all the pieces up and put a bow on it, prefer it’s black and white. And it’s not like that.”

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